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GH7 vs TZ99

Quick take: The GH7 has the highest resolution at 25MP; the TZ99 is the most affordable; only the GH7 is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

GH7 — Video & Documentary: The GH7 is the GH series at its peak — phase-detect AF finally arrived, alongside 5.7K/60p open-gate, C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, and ProRes RAW. A landmark video camera in the Micro Four Thirds format, and the most complete GH Panasonic has ever built.

Who should buy what
GH7 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Video professionals who want the best MFT camera ever made
  • Documentary and event videographers who need reliable AF and great stabilisation
  • Hybrid photographers who want high burst rates and serious video in one body
  • GH5/GH6 owners ready for a major upgrade
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification GH7Lumix · 2024TZ99Lumix · 2025
Price £1,699£493Best
Sensor 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds20.3MP 1/2.3-inch MOS
Resolution 25.2MPBest20.3MP
Video 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI4K/30p
Autofocus Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognitionContrast-detect AF with face detection
Stabilisation 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)
Burst Rate 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)Best10fps
Battery Life ~370 shots (CIPA)380 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 535g (body only)322g (with battery and card)Best
Dimensions 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm—
Weather Sealed YesBestNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76×None (screen only)
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dotsTilting touchscreen
Mount Micro Four ThirdsFixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent)
Memory Cards Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-IISingle SD (UHS-I)
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMIUSB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GH7
TZ99
Portrait
7.2/10
3.4/10
Street
5.7/10
5.4/10
Travel
5.6/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
7.4/10
2.3/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
5.4/10
Filmmaking
7.3/10
2.8/10
Documentary
7.4/10
3.6/10
Sports & Action
8.6/10
3.9/10
Landscape
6.0/10
3.8/10
Wildlife
8.5/10
4.7/10
Casual
4.9/10
6.1/10
Food
6.9/10
4.8/10
Macro
7.8/10
5.2/10
Architecture
6.3/10
4.0/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
2.4/10
Fun & simple
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5.5/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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